ESC 2025: Does the spectacle come to Vorarlberg? All locations in view!

JJ wins the ESC 2025 in Basel. Discussions about possible venues in Vorarlberg, including Bregenz and Dornbirn.
JJ wins the ESC 2025 in Basel. Discussions about possible venues in Vorarlberg, including Bregenz and Dornbirn. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

ESC 2025: Does the spectacle come to Vorarlberg? All locations in view!

Bregenz, Österreich - jj has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel and then heralded the return of prestigious competition to Austria. The exact venue has not yet been determined, but various possible places are already being discussed in Vorarlberg. Among the favorites are the famous sea stage in Bregenz, the exhibition center in Dornbirn, the Montafon region and the city of Hard.

The opinions about the possible orientation of the ESC in Vorarlberg are diverse. Dornbirn's mayor Markus Fäßler explains that an application is unrealistic without the support of the federal and state governments. Bregenz Mayor Michael Ritsch Himelfa has the idea of ​​indicated the event on the seaside stage through its activities on Instagram.

public opinions about the ESC in Vorarlberg

On the other hand, Jasmin from Lingenau is critical and expresses doubts about financing. Elmar Fink, also from Dornbirn, is skeptical and describes the possibly high costs as a "shame for money". Karin, an ESC enthusiast from Switzerland, favors the exhibition hall in Dornbirn and is ready to accept the costs associated with the issue. This discussion shows a wide range of opinions and concerns about the affiliation and feasibility of the ESC in Vorarlberg.

The Eurovision Song Contest at a glance

The Eurovision Song Contest has a long history that goes back to 1956 and has been organized every year by European Radio Union . The competition has developed into a cultural phenomenon and attracts over 180 million viewers annually. In the participating countries, not only the EBU members are represented, but also some non-European countries that have also given Australia the opportunity to participate since 2015.

The event has produced many famous artists over the years and is particularly popular in the LGBT community, where queer identity is celebrated. The ESC has also inspired other competitions, such as the Junior Eurovision Song Contest. It remains to be seen whether Vorarlberg will be able to align such a significant competition, but the discussion about the venues shows the great interest and the different perspectives in the population.

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